My stepmom sent me this recipe a long, long time ago. The typing on the original paper is from a dot-matrix printer, if anyone remembers that. Over the years though I have honed it a bit. One, I've reduced the sugar. The original called for a full cup of sugar. Most times I use just a half a cup. Start with the half cup and work your way up as it can be very sweet to some people. Two, I have also discontinued the use of the nuts if I am taking it to a party. You never know who might be allergic. Three, the packet from the ramen has MSG and I can no longer tolerate it. There are so many people who are intolerant to MSG so it is best not to use it if going to a potluck. Hence the reason for the first dressing recipe below. I actually prefer my dressing recipe to that of the one with the spice packet. Last, instead of using regular vinegar, I use the rice vinegar which is has a mellower taste and not as bitter. The only thing I use white vinegar for now a days is to make buttermilk in a pinch or for cleaning.I love this summer time salad recipe. It is sweet and crunchy. It can also be made into a full lunch by adding chicken to it. One thing to remember though, do not add the dressing until ready to serve or the cabbage will become a soggy mess. If I am serving this at dinner, many times I will give each person their own portion in a separate bowl. That way I don't have a leftover bowl of limp cabbage.

Serves 6

Recipe:

1/2 Head Red Cabbage sliced thin*

1/2 head White Cabbage sliced thin*

3/4 cup Green Onion diced

1/2 cup grated Carrot

1/2 Cup Toasted Almonds

1/4 cup Sunflower seeds toasted

1 TBSP Butter (for toasting)

Optional: 1 package ramen noodles, crushed up and toasted (this is not gluten free do not use if you cannot tolerate gluten)Optional: 2 cups cooked diced Chicken to make it into a lunch or dinner

Dressing:

1/2 cup Vegetable oil

1/2 cup Rice Vinegar

3/4 cup Sugar

2 TBSP Soy Sauce (Gluten Free)

1 TBSP Ginger, crushed

1 tsp Sesame Oil

1 tsp Garlic, crushed

1 tsp Hoisin Sauce (Gluten Free)

1/2 tsp Sea Salt

OR Alternate Dressing

1/2 cup Vegetable oil

1/2 cup Rice Vinegar

3/4 cup Sugar

2 TBSP Soy Sauce (Gluten Free)

1 Seasoning Packet from the Ramen Noodles Oriental Flavor

Heat a skillet to medium heat and add half the butter, once it is melted throw in the nuts and seeds and toast them. When done, place on a paper towel to cool.Add the rest of the butter and toast the ramen if using.Make the dressingSlice up the cabbage and dice the onionsDo not add the dressing or ramen until ready to serve

*OR 1 Package Pre Shredded Coleslaw Cabbage mix

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Thank you for stopping by and remember, enjoy life.It's the one you have,Tammie

Nutritional information obtained using CalorieCount.com. Calories are for 1 serving with no dressing.

Nutritional information obtained using CalorieCount.com. Dressing serving size of approximately 2 tablespoons. This is the calories for the dressing only